POWERPOINT: Change your pointer to grab attention
Grab people's attention by changing the standard pointer in PowerPoint to something more notable. We show you how
Tech Tips
Welcome to the IT West Tech Tips page, your go-to hub for expert technical tips and tricks to help you get the most from your day-to-day business applications.
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TEAMS: Blur or change your background for video calls
Preparing for a Teams video call but your room isn’t appropriate for work? We show you how to
EXCEL: Make dull data stand out and become dynamic
Learn how to transform ordinary spreadsheets into professional, dynamic Excel reports using built-in features like Excel Tables, Conditional
EXCEL: Combine text from two cells into one
Learn how to quickly combine text from two or more Excel cells using simple methods like the ampersand
WINDOWS 11: Automatically arrange all your open windows
Windows 11 Tip - Automatically arrange all your open windows!
OUTLOOK: Insert text into emails really quickly
Tired of typing the same phrases and paragraphs in your emails? Learn how to automatically insert big sections
POWERPOINT: Create and insert screen recordings
We show you how to create and insert screen recordings directly into your Powerpoint slides, with helpful tips
WINDOWS 11: Master your messy desktop with a wrist flick
Ever thought that you could control your Windows 11 PC with a flick of the wrist? In this
TEAMS: Sharing the right screen during a call
Make sure you share the right screen during a Teams call. We'll show you the best way to
EXCEL: Create ranges of data without doing any typing
Manually typing long lists of numbers, dates, or repeating text patterns in Excel? We show you how to
OUTLOOK: Send emails without reaching for the mouse
Here’s how to send emails in MS Outlook without using your mouse or trackpad – instead use some
WINDOWS 11: Copy text between your computer and phone
We show you how to save time and stop re-typing content using Cross-Device syncing Copy and Paste